Full specification
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Frame | Φ76 × 36.5 mm — flat, pancake form factor |
| Ratio | 6:1 · planetary |
| Rated torque | 4 N·m |
| Peak torque | 11 N·m |
| Weight | 335 g |
| Supply | 24 V nominal · 24–48 V supported |
| Encoder | Dual encoder (2EC) · single-turn absolute on the output side |
| Comms | CAN / CAN FD |
| Brake | None |
| Torque sensor | None |
Source: DAMIAO 2026 product selection catalogue, DM-J planetary series. Figures verified November 2026 — confirm the exact variant against the datasheet issued with your order.
When this is the right choice
- Axial space is the constraint. 36.5 mm long for a 76 mm disc — the flattest joint in the range.
- 6:1 keeps output speed high, which suits gimbals, turrets and rotating sensor heads.
- 11 N·m peak at 335 g — more than the DM-J4310 peak, in a flat package.
- Dual encoder with absolute position on the output side.
When it is the wrong choice
- Torque-dense arm axes. 4 N·m rated will not carry a forearm; DM-J4340 doubles it in a smaller diameter.
- No brake, no sensor — same limitation as the whole DM-J series.
- Radial-load-heavy joints. A pancake bearing is the wrong shape for a long cantilever.
Alternatives at a similar level
- DAMIAO DM-J8006 — 8 N·m rated, 20 N·m peak, Φ96 × 40 mm, 559 g
- DAMIAO DM-J4340 — 12 N·m rated at 362 g in a Φ57 body
- DAMIAO DM-J10010 — 40 N·m rated pancake at Φ112–120 mm
- Tongchuan TCHL-17 — 29 N·m harmonic at 0.93 kg when backlash and holding matter
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DM-J6006 FAQ
Why choose a flat body over a normal one?
Because the joint sits inside a plate rather than on the end of a tube: rotary turrets, gimbals, sensor heads. When the axial budget is 40 mm, a 53 mm body simply does not go in.
Can it take a radial load?
It is a joint motor, not a bearing housing. Support the load with your own bearing and use the joint for torque only.
Does the 6:1 ratio hold position well?
Holding is the motor’s job here, and there is no brake. A vertical axis will backdrive on power-off.
How long does it take to ship?
Confirmed per order at quotation.
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